CVE-2022-31184

Name: CVE-2022-31184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-01T20:15:08.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31184 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is the an open source discussion platform. In affected versions an email activation route can be abused to send mass spam emails. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Discourse is the an open source discussion platform. In affected versions an email activation route can be abused to send mass spam emails. A fix has been included in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed versions of Discourse which rate limits emails. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should manually rate limit email.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Discourse	Discourse	<= 2.8.6	—
Discourse	Discourse	2.9.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/af1cb735db7fb73217b85d22dbadd1bc824ac0b0Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-m5w9-8gp8-2hrfThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/af1cb735db7fb73217b85d22dbadd1bc824ac0b0Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-m5w9-8gp8-2hrfThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31184?

How severe is CVE-2022-31184?

CVE-2022-31184 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31184?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST